Cooperatives as Drivers and Partners of Transformative and Localized SDG Action (HLPF 2026 Side Event).


On Monday, 6 July 2026. from 11:30–12:45 EST organized by COPAC  at the United Nations Headquarters, Conference Room 8 (CR-8) an In-person event entitled ''Cooperatives as Drivers and Partners of Transformative and Localized SDG Action'' will be held.

Cooperatives are uniquely positioned to contribute to the 2030 agenda. As people-centered, democratically governed enterprises owned and controlled by their members, cooperatives operate across all sectors of the economy and provide practical solutions to local and global challenges.

The 2026 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) convenes under the theme “Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals.” With only four years remaining until the 2030 deadline, accelerating implementation requires development approaches that are inclusive, locally rooted, scalable, and capable of delivering integrated economic, social, and environmental outcomes. Cooperatives are uniquely positioned to contribute to this agenda. As people-centered, democratically governed enterprises owned and controlled by their members, cooperatives operate across all sectors of the economy and provide practical solutions to local and global challenges. By combining economic viability with social impact, cooperatives strengthen communities, create decent work, reduce inequalities, foster social cohesion, and contribute to sustainable and resilient development. This side event is organized in conjunction with the 2026 UN International Day of Cooperatives, celebrated on 4 July under the theme “Cooperatives for a PeacefulWorld.” The theme highlights the contribution of cooperatives to peacebuilding through social justice, economic inclusion, democratic participation, solidarity, and community resilience. In a context marked by growing inequalities, conflicts, climate-related challenges, and declining trust in institutions, cooperatives demonstrate how collective action and shared ownership can contribute to more peaceful, inclusive, and sustainable societies. The event will also mark the launch of a series of 17 SDG Policy Briefs developed by the global cooperative movement, showcasing evidence and case studies of cooperative contributions across the Sustainable Development Goals. These briefs demonstrate how cooperatives serve not only as contributors to sustainable development but also as strategic partners for governments, UN agencies, development institutions, and local communities in implementing the 2030 Agenda.


The side event aims to:
Draft Programme 

11:30 – 11:35 Welcome and opening remarks Moderator – Andrew Allimadi – Social Affairs Office - UNDESA • H.E. Mr. Ankhbayar Nyamdorj, Permanent Representative of Mongolia to the UN (tbc) • H.E. Ambassador Michael Imran Kanu, Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone to the UN (tbc) 11:35 – 11:50 Present the 17 SDG Policy Briefs and key findings - Dr. Ilcheong Yi - COPAC Chair and Head of Partnerships & Senior Research Coordinator at UNRISD - Joseph Njuguna – Director of Policy at the International Cooperative Alliance 
11:50 – 12:25 Multi-stakeholder Panel Discussion: Building Partnerships for Transformative and Localized SDG Action - Natalie Petrulla - Senior Manager, Programs and Strategic Partnership, Fairtrade International (tbc) - Douglas O’Brien – President and CEO, NCBA Clusa (tbc)
- UN representative 
- Government representative 
12:25 – 12:40 Interactive discussion and audience engagement 
12:40 – 12:45 Closing remarks and key takeaways


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